Bujumbura sits at 774 meters on Lake Tanganyika, offering $20 boat tours in Rusizi National Park and fresh Mukeke fish at Saga Beach during the June dry season.
Suggested: 72h
Bururi Forest Nature Reserve protects 3,300 hectares of high-altitude forest where 93 bird species and isolated chimpanzee populations live at 2,317 meters.
Suggested: 8h
Kibira National Park
Natural SceneryKibira National Park spans 40,000 hectares of montane forest on the Congo-Nile Ridge, featuring chimpanzee sightings and 250 bird species for a $15 entry fee.
Suggested: 8h
Gishora Drum Sanctuary
Historical & CulturalThe Gishora Drum Sanctuary sits 7 kilometers from Gitega and charges international visitors approximately $20 per entry. Witness the UNESCO-listed royal drumming ritual.
Suggested: 4h
Karera Waterfalls in Burundi features four cascades including an 80-meter drop. Entry costs 20,000 BIF—visit from June to August for the safest hiking.
Suggested: 3h
Source of the Nile
Natural SceneryThe Source of the Nile in Rutovu sits at 2,145 meters elevation and features a commemorative pyramid built in 1938. Expect a $15 entry fee and a 4-hour drive.
Suggested: 4h
Rusizi National Park
Natural SceneryRusizi National Park sits 15 kilometers from Bujumbura, offering sightings of hippos and 200 bird species across 9,000 hectares. Foreigner entry fees are about $20.
Suggested: 8h
Lake Dogodogo
Natural SceneryLake Dogodogo sits at 1,350 meters elevation in northern Burundi, offering prime viewing of Great White Pelicans and Kingfishers near the town of Kirundo.
Suggested: 2h